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Community Health and Education

Family Medicine spring Review

Upcoming Events

Registration is open for the Family Medicine Update with Tobacco & Disease Symposium Oct. 24 - 27, 2023!

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Continuing Medical Education

Since 1978, family medicine providers have relied on our live, virtual and online CME/CE, designed to be used immediately in their practice.

CME/CE information
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State Physical Activity and Nutrition

Arkansas ranks 48th in national health indicators. Our mission is to reverse this, by focusing on nutrition, early childhood education, breastfeeding, and physical activity.

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PiCS AR!

PiCS AR! is Partnerships in Colorectal Cancer Screening for Arkansas. Our mission is to encourage more Arkansans to get screened regularly for colorectal cancer.

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Educating Providers and Promoting A Healthy State

We have taught family medicine professionals for more than 40 years with CME/CE they can use immediately in their practice. But our education spreads beyond just CME and CE. We also reach the communities our providers serve, increasing the rate of colorectal cancer screening, building environments that spur physical activity, promoting healthier lifestyles through nutrition and breastfeeding.

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Contact the CHE Division

Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
CHE Division
4301 W. Markham St., Slot 530-3
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-526-6302 or 501-686-6626
E-mail: dfpmcme@uams.edu

CHE News

Virtual family medicine conference Oct. 24 – 27 offers up to 18 hours of content

September 6, 2023 | Andrea Hooten
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Crafton Tull, SPAN Win Regional Award for US Bike Route 80

July 19, 2023 | Andrea Hooten

Crafton Tull wins regional award for the US Bike Route 80 planning. State Physical Activity and Nutrition collaborated on the project.

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Physician Wins Award for High Colorectal Cancer Screening Rate

March 22, 2023 | Andrea Hooten

Dr. Clinton Smith with 1st Choice Healthcare in Corning, Arkansas, won the Arkansas Cancer Coalition’s Provider of the Year award for a 75% colorectal cancer screening rate.

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